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Recreational
Property Report 2015
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National
summary
According to the 2015 RE/MAX Recreational Property Report, almost
68 per cent of Canadians would rather spend a long weekend at the
cottage or cabin over a big city getaway. The survey, conducted by Leger,
found that Canadians, of all ages and from all regions, were enthusiastic
about spending time at the cottage or cabin.
RE/MAX also examined what Canadians would consider sacrificing in
order to afford their dream cottage or cabin. Interestingly, giving up
destination vacations is listed as number one on the list. Another
notable finding was that 21 per cent of Canadians would downsize
their main residence in order to purchase a cottage, cabin or ski
chalet demonstrating that Canadians are looking for alternative
ways to finance their dream properties.
In a separate RE/MAX survey of brokers and agents, almost half of the
regions are reporting an increase in buyers looking to rent out their
recreational properties part- or full-time and this trend is most
common in Ontario and British Columbia. However, very few regions
are listing investors as primary market drivers. Typically, recreational
property buyers in Canada are families with children, and retirees.
68% of Canadians would rather spend
a long weekend at a cottage or cabin
than go on a big city getaway
21% of Canadians would consider
downsizing their home to purchase a
recreational property
The low Canadian dollar is having a positive effect on local recreational
property markets as Canadians are choosing to stay in Canada where their
dollar will go further. Some are selling US properties that appreciated in
recent years to take advantage of the exchange rate. The low Canadian
dollar is also attracting foreign buyers to well-established recreational
property markets across the country including Whistler, Tofino, Muskoka,
Shediac, and PEI. Regions reporting an impact from the low Canadian
dollar but no increase in foreign buyers include Shuswap, Lake Winnipeg,
Penticton, and Thunder Bay.
In large markets where there are large enough sample sizes within housing
types for year-over-year comparisons, all regions are witnessing
year-over-year price appreciation and an increase in sales, with the
exception of PEI’s coastal properties where prices remain flat but sales
have increased. Markets with both increased year-over-year median prices
and sales include Muskoka, Whistler, the Kawarthas, Haliburton, and
Wasaga. Peterborough and the Kawarthas witnessed a 27.9 per cent
increase in median price, attributed to a surge of sales in the upper-end
of the market, as buyers from the GTA look to properties on Stony Lake
and Clear Lake as alternatives to the more developed Muskoka lakes.
The low price of oil has had an effect on recreational property markets in
regions where buyers are typically employed by the oil industry in both
Western Canada and Newfoundland. However, in Newfoundland,
waterfront properties located within a two hour drive to St. John’s are
seeing a respectable start to 2015 with relatively flat sales.
In order to afford their dream
cottage or cabin, 40.5% of Canadians
would likely purchase with family
The recreational property market buying season has had a strong start
and is expected to remain active throughout the summer as continued
low interest rates and consumer demand fuel activity.
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BC
Whistler
Located in the Coast Mountains two hours north of Vancouver, Whistler is a well-established
year-round recreational region. Though best known as a ski destination, Whistler is also a
great place for summer biking, hiking and golfing. The pedestrian-only Whistler Village, located
at the base of both Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, offers a number of shopping and
dining destinations.
Buyers are drawn to the majestic mountain landscape, outdoor activities, amenities and
recreational property options. Condos near Whistler Village are the most popular among
buyers, especially those looking to walk from their living room straight to the mountain for
skiing. Townhouses and chalets are also popular among recreational buyers in the region.
While most buyers tend to be from the Lower Mainland, Whistler also attracts foreign buyers
from Asia, particularly Singapore and Hong Kong, and the United States. This year has seen an
increase in foreign buyers as a result of the lower Canadian dollar.
BC
Located in southern British Columbia, the Okanagan Valley is one of the warmest regions in Canada.
With over a hundred lakes within driving distance, the North Okanagan is a popular destination for
watersports, including boating, swimming, scuba diving, fishing, or just spending the day in the sun.
The Okanagan
and Shuswap
The South Okanagan region, including the City of Penticton, is prized for its beautiful lakes,
framed by a backdrop of mountains and forests. The region offers many options for recreational
property buyers, from budget-conscious to ultra-luxurious.
The Shuswap, just over an hour’s drive from Kamloops, is well known for its lake and
watersports, vibrant music festivals, luxurious houseboats, golf courses and farmer’s markets.
A popular attraction is the annual Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, held each August, which
draws more than 30,000 people every year.
Recently, Canadians who have seen their US recreational properties appreciate over the past few
years are selling their American properties to buy in the region and take advantage of the low
Canadian dollar. This trend is expected to continue.
AB
Sylvan Lake
Situated halfway between Calgary and Edmonton, Sylvan Lake is very popular for recreational
property owners as well as tourists. Less than a two hour drive from Alberta’s two largest cities,
city dwellers can escape to one of Canada’s top ten beaches and enjoy the northern lights.
Sylvan Lake is the perfect location for those who are looking for a four season property near
lots of amenities and activities. This luxury region offers fabulous restaurants, lake cruises,
water activities, and golf as well as ice fishing and snowmobiling. Boating enthusiasts will enjoy
the Sylvan Lake Sailing Club’s weekly races across the lake.
As the region’s primary real estate drivers are families with children, economic factors such
as the price of oil as well as proposed changes to taxation are having a dampening effect on
Sylvan Lake’s recreational property market. The most expensive property this year sold for
$1.47 million for a fully developed four bedroom property on the water.
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MB
Lake
Winnipeg
Less than an hour from Winnipeg is Lake Winnipeg – Canada’s sixth largest fresh water lake.
With pristine boreal forests and rivers that are being promoted as a potential United Nations
World Heritage Park, locals enjoy beautiful remote sandy beaches, stunning limestone cliffs and
even bat caves for the more adventurous.
In the winter, snowmobiling is extremely popular with numerous well-groomed trails in the
region. This includes 23 km of trails that cross the lake, which comes to life in the winter with
the snowmobiling community. These year-round recreational activities attract a younger crowd.
Other activities that draw people to the local communities include the Gimli Motorsports Park
Dragway for car racing enthusiasts, Winnipeg Beach Boardwalk Days and the annual Teulon
International Truck & Tractor Pull.
Lake Winnipeg is relatively affordable compared to other established Canadian recreational property
markets. However, those that are looking for an affordable property will find that non-waterfront
properties can often be less than half the cost compared to their waterfront neighbours.
ON
The recreational areas around Lake Huron are popular cottage country destinations for Southern
Ontarians. Grand Bend, located on the southeast shores of Lake Huron, is best known for its
30 miles of continuous beaches. The town, a one-hour drive from London and three hours from
Toronto, draws people from around the region to swim, suntan and then stay for the area’s nightlife.
Lake
Huron
The Bruce Peninsula, located between Georgian Bay and Lake Huron, is a picturesque region
that attracts buyers looking for beautiful beaches and historic national parks. Tobermory, at
the tip of the peninsula, draws divers to “Canada’s Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Capital.”
Port Elgin and Southampton are charming communities within the town of Saugeen Shores,
just south of the Bruce Peninsula. The area is known for swimming, boating and fishing in the
summer, and cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter.
Families with children and retirees drive the recreational property market in this region, and
this year has seen an increase in retiree buyers in Grand Bend in particular.
ON
Muskoka and
Haliburton
Canada’s oldest and best-known cottage country region continues to be popular with vacationers
who enjoy watersports, high-end dining, or just sitting on the dock, soaking up the sun.
A two-hour drive north of Toronto, Muskoka extends from Georgian Bay in the west, to
Lake Couchiching in the south, to Algonquin Park in the east. The most populous area is the
Muskoka Lakes Township, where Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau and Lake Joseph are located.
Cottages on these lakes tend to be upper-end properties, and the closer a property is to
Port Carling, known as the hub of the Muskoka Lakes, the more expensive it will likely be.
Haliburton, just south of Algonquin Park, attracts young families and retirees with its smalltown feel and relative affordability. Haliburton features numerous lakes, rivers and natural
springs, and hiking trails.
In the past year, the Muskoka region has seen an increase in foreign buyers, a result of the
lower Canadian dollar, as well as retiree buyers looking for a part-time or year-round home.
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ON
Peterborough
and the
Kawarthas
Located a 90-minute drive northeast of Toronto, Peterborough and the Kawarthas is a popular
destination for recreational property buyers, particularly from the Greater Toronto Area.
The area features many picturesque communities, including Lakefield, Bridgenorth and
Buckhorn, among scenic lakes, rivers, wilderness and farmland.
Buyers are attracted to the Kawarthas for the region’s classic Ontario cottage country feel, and
relative affordability compared to the Muskokas. Many recreational properties in this area are
winterized, allowing cottagers to enjoy year-round activities, including swimming, boating and hiking
in the summer, and skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing in the winter. Cultural festivals, agricultural
fairs, art studio tours and antique stores draw people to the region throughout the year.
Low interest rates and the expansion of Highway 407, which will shorten the drive from the
GTA, have increased demand for recreational properties in the region.While GTA buyers continue
to drive the market, the region has also seen an increase in retiree buyers from British Columbia,
who are drawn to the area’s affordability.
NL
The eastern part of Newfoundland and Labrador includes the capital, St. John’s, and smaller
communities such as Bay Bulls, Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, Paradise and Conception Bay South.
The area stretches from John Cabot’s historical 1497 landing place on the Bonavista Peninsula
to the French islands of St. Pierre et Miquelon, a short ferry ride away. Scenic driving routes
and hiking trails, as well as parks such as the Salmonier Nature Park and the Avalon Wilderness
reserve draw hikers, campers and nature-lovers to the region.
Newfoundland’s
East Coast
The most desirable cottages are those with pond frontage or an ocean view, located within a
two-hour drive from urban centres such as St. John’s. Buyers are often looking for year-round
cottages so they can enjoy activities such as skiing and snowmobiling in the winter, and hunting,
swimming and camping in the spring and summer.
Oil price volatility has slightly decreased consumer confidence; however, waterfront
properties located within a two drive from St. John’s are seeing a respectable start to 2015,
with year-over-year sales remaining relatively flat.
PEI
PEI:
North Shore/
South Shore
Primarily a summer destination, Prince Edward Island is popular with visitors and recreational
property buyers who love to swim, boat, bike and golf in the warmer months of the year.
Famous as the home to Anne of Green Gables, the island is also known for its red sand
beaches, small town lifestyle, restaurants featuring local seafood, excellent golf courses and
cultural festivals and events. Many of recreational buyers tend to be from outside of the
province and are seeking a quiet place to live during the summer months.
While the lower Canadian dollar has spurred an increase in foreign buyers, PEI’s recreational
property is unique in that it restricts how much land and waterfront non-island residents
are permitted to own. These regulations keep property prices on the island stable. The most
expensive property sold this year was a waterfront home on 20 acres with a four hole golf
course, which sold for $995,000.
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Tofino, BC
Waterfront
$1,694,500
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Tofino, BC
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$492,000
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Ucluelet, BC
Waterfront
$790,000
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Ucluelet, BC
Non-Waterfront
$237,500
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Waterfront
$370,000
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Non-Waterfront
$299,000
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Salt Spring Island, BC
Waterfront
$789,700
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Salt Spring Island, BC
Non-Waterfront
$526,780
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Whistler, BC
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$1,315,000
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Harrison Hot Springs/
Harrison Lake, BC
Waterfront
$850,000
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Non-Waterfront
$500,000
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Harrison Hot Springs/
Harrison Lake, BC
Water Access
$375,000
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100 Mile House, BC
Waterfront
$259,639
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100 Mile House, BC
Non-Waterfront
$57,657
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Penticton, BC
Waterfront
$778,500
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Penticton, BC
Non-Waterfront
$362,800
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Shuswap, BC
Waterfront
$467,500
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$624,985
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Kimberley, BC
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$595,000
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Kimberley, BC
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$186,000
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Canmore, AB
Non-Waterfront
$565,000
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Sylvan Lake, AB
Waterfront
$798,900
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Turtle Lake, SK
Waterfront
$500,000
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Turtle Lake, SK
Non-Waterfront
$225,000
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Qu’Appelle Valley, SK
Waterfront
$302,000
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Qu’Appelle Valley, SK
Non-Waterfront
$234,500
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Lake Winnipeg West Shore, MB
Non-Waterfront
$93,950
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Lake Winnipeg - East
Shore, MB
Waterfront
$295,000
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Non-Waterfront
$135,000
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Thunder Bay &
Surrounding Area, ON
Waterfront
$327,000
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Non-Waterfront
$215,000
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Thunder Bay &
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Water Access
$249,000
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Sudbury, ON
Waterfront
$289,117
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Water Access
$234,343
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$444,700
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Grand Bend, ON
Waterfront
$500,000
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Grand Bend, ON
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$317,000
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Bruce Peninsula, ON
Waterfront
$285,000
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Bruce Peninsula, ON
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$180,000
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Parry Sound, ON
Waterfront
$417,250
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Parry Sound, ON
Non-Waterfront
$220,100
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Parry Sound, ON
Water Access
$285,300
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Collingwood, ON
Waterfront
$552,500
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Collingwood, ON
Non-Waterfront
$327,900
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Wasaga, ON
Beachfront
$990,000
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Wasaga, ON
Riverfront
$450,000
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Wasaga, ON
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$295,700
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Southern Georgian Bay
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$600,000
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$265,000
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Waterfront
$815,000
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Lake Simcoe, ON
Non-Waterfront
$325,000
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Lake Simcoe, ON
Water Access
$225,000
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Orillia, ON
Waterfront
$414,500
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Haliburton,
Minden, Wilberforce
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All Property Types
$267,400
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Muskoka, ON
Waterfront
$429,000
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Peterborough and
the Kawarthas, ON
Waterfront
$515,700
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Peterborough and
the Kawarthas, ON
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$240,000
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Prince Edward
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Waterfront
$442,000
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North Shore/South
Shore, PEI
Waterfront
$135,412
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North Shore/South
Shore, PEI
Non-Waterfront
$126,760
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Newfoundland’s East
Coast, NL
Waterfront
$205,000
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$81,000
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contact
directory
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Tofino/Ucluelet Judy Gray | 250-726-2228
RE/MAX Mid-Island Realty (Uclulet)
KIMBERLEY Joanne Kitt | 250-427-2221
RE/MAX Caldwell Agencies Ltd.
GREATER SUDBURY Cathy Gregorchuk | 705-560-5650
RE/MAX Crown Realty (1989) Inc.
HALIBURTON
John Jarvis | 705-788-6283
Re/Max Nor th Country Realty Inc.
Alberta
NORTH BAY
Shannon Unger | 705-493-7426
RE/MAX Nor th Bay
DISTRICT OF MUSKOKA Ross McLean & Peter
Steele | 705-706-1177
RE/MAX Hallmark
Vancouver Island –
Comox Valley/ Mt. Washington
Marty Douglas | 250-339-2021 RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty
Canmore Richard Greaves | 403-678-5890
RE/MAX Alpine Realty
Salt Spring Island
Jan Macpherson | 250-537-9894
Sylvan Lake Dale Russell | 403-343-3020
RE/MAX Real Estate Central AB.
RE/MAX Salt Spring
Whistler
Ann Chiasson | 604-905-6322
RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate
HARRISON HOT SPRINGS/
HARRISON LAKE
Allan Roth | 604-796-3000
RE/MAX Nyda Realty
100 MILE HOUSE
Karen Friess | 250-731-2344
saskatchewan
TURTLE LAKE Wally Lorenz | 306-446-8800
RE/MAX of the Battlefords
QU’APPELLE VALLEY Elisha Demyen | 306-331-7511 RE/MAX Crown Real Estate Nor th
RE/MAX Country Lakes Realty
Manitoba
NORTH OKANAGAN
Priscilla Sookarow | 250-549-7050
Lake Winnipeg – West Daphne Shepherd | 204-886-2000
RE/MAX Encore Realty
PENTICTON Deborah Moore | 250-492-2266
RE/MAX Penticton Realty
Lake Winnipeg – East Judy Calvert-Pierce |
204-754-2709
RE/MAX Beaches Realty
THE SHUSWAP Ken Magel | 250-833-7827
RE/MAX Shuswap
Ontario
RE/MAX Vernon
EAST KOOTENAYS
Daniel McSkimming | 250-423-4444
RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty
THUNDER BAY &
SURROUNDING AREA
Mario Tegola | 807-344-5700
Re/Max First Choice Realty Ltd.
Grand Bend
Doug Pedlar | 519-238-5700
RE/MAX Bluewater Realty Inc.
PETERBOROUGH AND
THE KAWARTHAS
John Hope | 705-743-9111 Port Elgin/Southampton
Renate Sieber-Schlegel | 519-389-4600 RE/MAX Eastern Realty Inc.
Re/Max Land Exchange Ltd
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
Sean McKinney | 613-969-9907
Bruce Peninsula
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd.
Brian Wardell | 519-379-3121
RE/MAX Grey Bruce Realty Inc.
New Brunswick
GEORGIAN BAY – PARRY SOUND
John Sallinen 705-746-9336
Shediac Bay, NB RE/MAX Parry Sound-Muskoka Realty Ltd. Fern Gagnon | 506-384-3300
Re/Max Quality Real Estate Inc.
Collingwood
Blair Thompson | 705-445-8500
Nova Scotia
RE/MAX Four Seasons Realty Ltd.
Wasaga
Jason Ruttan | 705-429-4500
Re/Max Of Wasaga Beach Inc.
NORTH Shore
Valarie Sampson | 902-567-9880
Re/Max Park Place Inc.
SOUTHERN GEORGIAN
BAY – EASTERN DISTRICT
Peggy Worthen | 705-361-3613
Prince Edward Island
RE/MAX Georgian Bay Realty Ltd.
south
North shore
Shore /south shore
Mary Jane Webster | 902-628-5000
RE/MAX Charlottetown Realty
LAKE SIMCOE
Mark Pauli | 705-722-7100
RE/MAX Chay Realty Inc.
Newfoundland
Orillia
Dan Stoutt | 705-329-8232
Re/Max Orillia Realty (1996) Ltd.
NEWFOUNDLAND EAST COAST
Jim Burton &
Teri-Lynn Jones | 709-834-2066
Re/Max Infinity Realty Inc.
About the RE/MAX Network: RE/MAX was founded in 1973 by Dave and Gail Liniger, with an innovative, entrepreneurial culture affording its agents and franchisees the flexibility to operate their businesses with great independence. Over 100,000 agents provide RE/MAX a global reach of nearly
100 countries. RE/MAX, LLC, one of the world’s leading franchisors of real estate brokerage services, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of RMCO, LLC, which is controlled and managed by RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RMAX). With a passion for the communities in which its agents live and work, RE/MAX is
proud to have raised more than $150 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® and other charities. For more information about RE/MAX, to search home listings or find an agent in your community, please visit www.remax.ca.
About RE/MAX INTEGRA and RE/MAX INTEGRA, Ontario-Atlantic Canada: RE/MAX INTEGRA, founded in 1980, is a privately held company by Canadian entrepreneurs. With regional headquarters in Toronto, Boston, Minneapolis, Zug, and Vienna, RE/MAX INTEGRA represents nearly a third of all
RE/MAX Sales Associates worldwide. RE/MAX INTEGRA was founded on the premise of providing outstanding service and support both at the regional level and to the end consumer. The Ontario-Atlantic Canada region, is driving towards 10,000 quality Associates; The US regions — New England and the Mid West
(including the following states: Minnesota, Wisconsin and Indiana) – account for more than 6,300 Associates with over 2,600 and 3,600 Associates respectively; and the European region leads with more than 14,000 Associates. For more information about RE/MAX INTEGRA, visit www.remaxintegra.com.
2015 RE/MAX Recreational Property Broker and Agent Survey: The 2015 RE/MAX Recreational Property Broker and Agent Survey measures year-over-year median prices, listings and sales for waterfront, non-waterfront, and water access housing types in key recreational property
regions. In addition to providing data from local boards and brokerages, brokers and agents are surveyed on trends, local development and features.
Leger Boiler: Leger is the largest Canadian-owned full-service market research firm. A survey of 1538 Canadians was completed online between June 8 and June 11, 2015 using Leger’s online panel, LegerWeb. A probability sample of the same size would yield a margin of error of +/- 2.5%, 19 times out of 20.
Forward-Looking Statements: This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,”
“intend,” “expect,” “estimate,” “plan,” “outlook,” “project” and other similar words and expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the future performance of the housing market, the Company’s
financial and operational outlook, the Company’s belief that business fundamentals remain strong, as well as other statements regarding the Company’s strategic and operational plans. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate
indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made and/or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, (1) changes in business and economic activity in general, (2) changes in the real estate market, including changes due to
interest rates and availability of financing, (3) the Company’s ability to attract and retain quality franchisees, (4) the Company’s franchisees’ ability to recruit and retain agents, (5) changes in laws and regulations that may affect the Company’s business or the real estate market, (6) failure to maintain, protect and
enhance the RE/MAX brand (7) fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, as well as those risks and uncertainties described in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” in the most recent Form 10-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and similar disclosures in subsequent reports filed with the SEC, which are available on the investor relations page of the Company’s website at www.remax.com and on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Except as required by law, the Company does not intend, and undertakes no duty, to update this information to reflect future events or circumstances.
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